Jackson, MS Tailgating Accidents

Tailgating can happen anywhere from a quiet street like Columbus Street to Highway 80. It is also a contributing factor in more than one-third of all crashes on the road, according to the Highways’ Agency’s research. Tailgating is often employed as a means of intimidation by motorists who are aggressively driving , but sometimes tailgating can be unintentional due to driving while fatigued, texting while driving, distracted driving, cell phone use while driving, or drunk driving. Since Mississippi law places the burden of proof on the plaintiff, you will need to prove that the other driver’s lack of reasonable care while driving caused your injuries in order to recover damages.

Sometimes after an accident, the other driver will lay blame you for the collision, e.g., saying that your brake lights were not working or claiming that you were exhibiting dangerous behavior while driving. Pure comparative negligence is the form of comparative negligence that the State of Mississippi operates under, so if a jury finds you at fault for the accident to some extent, your recovery will be reduced by the percentage of blame assigned to you. A tailgating accident attorney in Jackson can defend you against comparative blame, procure evidence that may strengthen your case, and assist you in maximizing your recovery.

A tailgating accident can leave you with injuries like whiplash and head trauma. You may miss work because of your injuries and incur medical bills as well. Depending on the nature and severity of your injuries and losses, you may be entitled to damages, including compensatory damages. Compensatory damages can be broken down into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages. The former compensates for monetary losses, such as medical bills and lost wages, while non-economic damages attempt to compensate for intangible losses, including loss of consortium, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and disfigurement.